The Australian Christian Lobby has again urged state governments around Australia to follow the example of Scotland's ruling Scottish National Party and adopt the so-called "Nordic approach" to prostitution.

Wendy Francis, the ACL's spokesperson for the dignity of women, said that with growing recognition that traditional approaches to tackling the issue of prostitution led to increased human trafficking, child prostitution and other crimes, momentum for a new progressive approach was increasing.

“This successful approach to prostitution, known as the ‘Nordic approach’, focuses on reducing demand for commercial sexual exploitation..." she said.

Ms Francis added that South Australia in particular - where the State Parliament is currently examining prostitution laws - "has a unique opportunity to make significant inroads to reduce sex trafficking and exploitation in the state by adopting this well-tested approach to prostitution reform".

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